tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170913783015287649.post359535555794279449..comments2024-03-26T08:09:33.829+00:00Comments on The Plastic Mancunian: Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies ...Plastic Mancunianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01864213919913476168noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170913783015287649.post-1880597502636182542010-04-24T12:46:18.241+01:002010-04-24T12:46:18.241+01:00There was a funny (I found it so anyway) about Min...There was a funny (I found it so anyway) about Mini-Murdoch stamping his wee feet and causing a ruckus about an ad which looked something like this: http://urlshrinker.info/fBVc <br /><br />Complaining about playing fair? a bit ironic coming from that source.Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686282358562565742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170913783015287649.post-90289406706740938092010-04-09T08:45:45.929+01:002010-04-09T08:45:45.929+01:00Hi Lady from Delaware,
Yes - I am fully aware of ...Hi Lady from Delaware,<br /><br />Yes - I am fully aware of US politics. I don't understand how it works exactly but we get more than our fair share of US campaign trails and the fallout of the elections. The recent healthcare stuff made news over here as well and it seems that barely a day foes by without President Obama or Hilary Clinton being on my tellybox.<br /><br />I have also heard the joke before (that's OK by the way); it has been used a lot recently, particularly after the recent debacle with politicians from all sides of the political spectrum fiddling ther expenses and acquiring thousands and sometimes tens of thousands of tax payers' cash using a combination of greed and deceit. <br /><br />This is why I get so angry when they pontificate to me through my telly. As you quite rightly say - VOMIT CITY!!!<br /><br />:0)<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />PMPlastic Mancunianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864213919913476168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170913783015287649.post-5959235417386578092010-04-09T04:24:36.066+01:002010-04-09T04:24:36.066+01:00Dearest PM -
Phew, don't even get me started o...Dearest PM -<br />Phew, don't even get me started on the "P" word, and while you're at it don't accidentally move to the US, campaigning never stops and neither does the complaining after the vote comes in. Ugh vomit city. <br /><br />Not sure if you've ever heard of this "joke" before, (sorry if you have) but it goes something like this:<br />How do you know a politician (can fit in lawyer or addict in there too) is lying?<br />Their mouths are moving...<br /><br />Yuk, yuk, I know, but how true!A Blog In The Roughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484905912366572794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170913783015287649.post-25175115328067080322010-04-08T08:04:08.659+01:002010-04-08T08:04:08.659+01:00Hi River,
It's incredible how quickly their f...Hi River,<br /><br />It's incredible how quickly their false promises vanish in the mists of time. <br /><br />Actually, one thing that is new for this election are three live televised debates between the leaders, like the Americans have. <br /><br />Now that might be worth watching - just for the fun of seeing them squirm.<br /><br />:0)<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />PMPlastic Mancunianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864213919913476168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170913783015287649.post-48239710027683419922010-04-08T08:01:51.121+01:002010-04-08T08:01:51.121+01:00Hi Pandora,
Ah - yes - Portillo.
I love it when ...Hi Pandora,<br /><br />Ah - yes - Portillo.<br /><br />I love it when a pompous arrogant tosser gets his comeuppance and that was pretty special ...<br /><br />I actually enjoy election night itself bizarrely simply because you see the looks of total disappointment and shock on the liars' faces.<br /><br />It's just the month before ...<br /><br />:-) <br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />PMPlastic Mancunianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864213919913476168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170913783015287649.post-37867516532794184152010-04-08T07:27:09.868+01:002010-04-08T07:27:09.868+01:00Tell Me Lies. One of my faves from Fleetwood Mac. ...Tell Me Lies. One of my faves from Fleetwood Mac. <br /><br />Elections? Pfft! <br />Politicians? Double Pfft!!<br /><br />They all make extravagant promises, then as soon as the election is over, they start lining their pockets with our taxes. Oh, there's a few roadworks projects here and there, a new building or two, even some extra health and education money, but only until the election fuss dies down, then it's all sports stadium upgrades and overseas aid. Not that people overseas don't need help, they do, but there are people in our own country who also need aid.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170913783015287649.post-53607348005070572202010-04-07T23:00:03.729+01:002010-04-07T23:00:03.729+01:00Ah joy, English politics. At least you don't g...Ah joy, English politics. At least you don't get fined if you don't vote over there. Good luck with your choice PM - we'll be in similar quandry here in a few months. Mind you, English politics as fun once - I was over there when Tony Blair first got in - and I stayed up for Portillo... one of the best television moments, ever...Pandora Behrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582255671962095503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170913783015287649.post-82198682170249324532010-04-07T22:42:49.297+01:002010-04-07T22:42:49.297+01:00Hi Nomad,
Gordon Brown is simply not photogenic -...Hi Nomad,<br /><br />Gordon Brown is simply not photogenic - he scares people.<br /><br />To be fair, the election campaign started quite a while ago but, of course, you are right about the US elections. Coverage in the UK and, I guess, most of Europe, is unbelievable for a foreign country. I was sick of the battle between Obama and Clinton - and that was just what is effectively a leadership campaign. <br /><br />Anyway, just a month to go (if we are lucky and don't get a hung parliament) and then we can look forward to the preparations for the next US elections.<br /><br />:0)<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />PMPlastic Mancunianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01864213919913476168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4170913783015287649.post-35244131086048908322010-04-07T19:53:22.996+01:002010-04-07T19:53:22.996+01:00Why does that photograph of Gordon Brown look so m...Why does that photograph of Gordon Brown look so much like a morgue photo? <br />You should consider yourself lucky actually. In the states, the campaigning never seems to stop. Even when the election is decided, the opposition crosses its collective arms and refuses to recognize the new leader. "He isn't MY president," has been said many times and the last time was a Supreme Court judge who said something to that effect. Now that the Courts have allow corporations to give unlimited financial aid to their candidates, it appears that the silliness is only going to get worse and more intrusive.Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686282358562565742noreply@blogger.com